This is not a trip you can sign up for, accounting purposes only.
5 people went.

Professor Bates will be leading a top roping trip at Shaffers Rock in Michaux State Forest leaving from Kaufman at 9am. There will also be an opportunity to boulder if you would like.

Please bring a lunch with you as we will not return until 2pm or so.

There is a limit to 12 people for this trip.

Please email kochtitw@dickinson.edu with questions.

You will receive a confirmation email on Saturday to confirm details of this trip.

Professor Bates is leading an anchor building workshop in anticipation for climbing this weekend at 4:30 on 10/23. This workshop will teach you the basics of how to set an anchor and give you the confidence to set for top roping.

You must already be certified at the rock wall to sign up for this workshop.

Please email kochtitw@dickinson.edu if you have questions.

Limit is 8 to sign up.

It is preferred that you also attend climbing this weekend if you are attending this workshop. Preference will be given to those who are also signed up to climb Sunday.

You will not receive a confirmation email that you are on this trip, please show up at 4:30 to Morgan Field on 10/23 to meet Professor Bates.

Wes and Kelsey are leading a hike to Lamb’s gap.
Leaving at 9:30am from Kaufman and returning in time for lunch.
Please email Kelsey or Wes with questions.
8 spots available on this trip, as long as we have an additional driver. Please post if you can drive and phone number.

We are going apple picking with EarthNow. We only have 3 spots available (more may open up). We will leave at 12:30pm and return in time to go on the over night camping. For those we are interested, we will bake apple goodies at the Treehouse after picking. Email kochtitw@dickinson.edu with questions
Sign up with your phone number

Jack is going climbing again at leaving at 5pm from POP (Pizza on the Plaza).
Going to the Climbnasium in Harrisburg.
5 spots available. Post with phone number.

We are going camping!
We are going to Follower’s hollow to spend the night in the campground there and to try and find the old-growth hemlocks. We will leave from DPS at 4:30 and make the hour drive. We will cook dinner, sleep, and have breakfast and set out for a hike first thing in the morning. We will aim to be back on campus at noon.
Will Kochtitzky is leading this hike. Please email kochtitw@dickinson.edu with questions.
We have 4 spots available for this trip. Please sign up with allergies and phone number.

Trip 2: Backpacking in the Adirondacks, NY

Area: High Peaks Region

Leaders: Wesley and Kenze

The trip will depart from campus 5pm on Friday, October 17^th and the journey will take approximately 7-8 hours- prime for quality bonding time and good tunes. The hiking will be fairly rigorous, but rich with incredible views, including views of both Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden. We are currently planning on summiting Mt. Colden (4,715ft) and Mt. Algonquin (5,114ft), and who knows maybe we’ll bag another peak as well depending on how we’re feeling!

Things to keep in mind:

Daily mileage will be in the ballpark range of 7-8 miles, but remember we will be gaining elevation rather rapidly. Also, temperatures are likely to drop pretty low at night, maybe down to 33F, and layering will be important. Good boots are crucial to an enjoyable backpacking trip! You do not want to do this trip in sneakers, please talk to us if you are interested but do not have hiking boots and we will do our best to help you work it out. Email burkharm@dickinson.edu with any questions.

Trip 1: West Virginia Backpacking

Area: Monongehela State Forest

Leaders: Kelsey and Jessamyn

Description:

Fabulous leaders Kelsey and Jessamyn will be leading a backpacking trip over fall pause that will go to the Monongehela State Forest in West Virginia. We have found a beautiful trail with great forest views and some wonderful waterfalls. On the Friday before fall pause we will leave from campus by 5 pm at the latest and we will drive about 5 hours and set up camp at the trailhead. We will hike about 9 miles the first day and set up camp. Then, on the second day we will do a really cool 7-mile day hike. On the last day we will hike out about 7 miles completing our loop, we will camp at the trail head that night and then wake up on Tuesday and drive back to campus to get back around 2 pm. If you have any question please let Jessamyn or I know!

Come learn about yoga and try out great postures, breathing exercises and meditation at the Outhouse every Saturday 4:30-6:00pm. If it’s warm enough we’ll do it in the backyard! It’ll be fun!

Namaste!